In this episode of The Wired Garage, Pops and Steele discuss the complexities and challenges of managing large-scale projects, particularly in the context of automation and governance. They explore the barriers organizations face when trying to implement new technologies and processes, emphasizing the importance of adapting to change and evolving processes to meet the demands of scaling. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding the interplay between people, processes, and technology, and how effective governance and risk management are crucial for successful IT operations. The episode concludes with insights on project management tools and frameworks that can aid organizations in navigating these challenges.

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Keywords: large scale projects, automation, governance, process management, technology, risk management, IT operations, scaling, manual processes, project management

Takeaways:
Scale creates noise and anything not enforced falls apart.
The thinking that got you where you are is not going to be the thinking that gets you to where you're trying to go.
You can only carry so much of a load.
If we don't automate, we will be overwhelmed.
Are you ready to think differently?
It's not just a tool failing; it's a process failing.
You have to have a holistic understanding of the process.
Processes need to be built that can evolve.
You need to think through your risk list.
You have to get up out of the trenches.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Challenges in Large Scale Projects
02:55 The Impact of Scale on Processes
06:01 Barriers to Automation and Change
08:59 Technology and Process Fit for Scale
11:45 Evolving Processes for Continuous Improvement
14:31 Managing Process Health and Effectiveness
17:27 Governance and Risk Management in Scaling IT Ops
20:38 The Role of Manual Processes in Scaling
23:16 Communicating Value and Gaining Buy-In
26:12 Tools and Frameworks for Project Management
29:16 Closing Thoughts on People, Process, and Technology

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